“Yathuru Pokuna” – amazing craftsmanship of Anuradhapura era – By Arundathie Abeysinghe   Located in close proximity to *Jethawanaramaya Monastery in Anuradhapura, Yathuru Pokuna (meaning “Key Pond” in English) is a marvelous craftsmanship of our forefathers. There are three ponds known as “Yathuru Pokuna”, two in Jethawanaramaya Monastery Complex and one in *Maha Vihara Complex in close proximity to *Ruwanweliseya and the unique *Buddhist Railing. The design of “Yathuru Pokuna” (Key Pond) resembles a key. According to scholars, the Ponds have been utilized to obtain water for the rituals of the Bodhigara (Bo tree shrine) of Jethawanaramaya Monastery. According to *Mahawamsa, these ponds (also known as wells) would have been constructed during the era of King Agghabodhi II of *Anuradhapura Kingdom in the 7th century (608 to 618). These ponds are circular in shape and are not much deep. The walls of the ponds are constructed with bricks and steps ...

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The Sandahiru Seya all set to attract devotees in Anuradhapura-by Yohan Perera Source:Dailymirror Atamasthana is a common term used by Buddhists in Sri Lanka when they refer to the eight historical places of worship in North Central Town of Anuradhapura. The eight places of worship which come under the Atamasthana include the Jaya Siri Maha Bodhi,Ruwanweliseya, Thuparama, Lowamahapaya, Abayagiriya  Dagoba , Mirisavetiya and Lankaramaya. However a Modern-day Dagoba the Sandahiru Seya is all set to attract devotees. The Sandahiru Seya is expected to be the ninth popular place in the Sacred city of Anuradhapura. The Sandahiru Seya which is being constructed by the Department of Civil Security, tri forces and the police was declared open and vested in the Maha Sangha on November 18 said Lance Corporal Rasika. “The water bubble-shaped stupa is constructed in memory of the tri forces and the police officers who made the supreme sacrifice during ...

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